Acting
Betty Farrington
Born May 14, 1898 · Kansas City, Missouri, USA
Died February 3, 1989 · aged 90
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Betty Farrington (May 14, 1898 – February 3, 1989) was an American character actress active from the 1920s through 1960. Born in Missouri's largest city, Kansas City, Betty Farrington would play mostly supporting and minor roles during her career, although she would occasionally be given a featured or leading part, appearing in almost 100 films during her ca…
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Double Indemnity · 1944Double Indemnity
★ 8.11944
MovieCrimeThriller
An insurance representative is seduced by a dissatisfied housewife into a scheme of insurance fraud and murder that arouses the suspicion of his colleague, a claims investigator.
You Can't Take It with You · 1938You Can't Take It with You
★ 7.51938
MovieComedyRomance
Alice, the only relatively normal member of the eccentric Sycamore family, falls in love with Tony Kirby, but his wealthy banker father and snobbish mother strongly disapprove of the match. When the Kirbys are invited to dinner to become better acquainted with their future in-laws, things don't turn out the way Alice had hoped.
The Lady Eve · 1941The Lady Eve
★ 7.31941
MovieComedyRomance
It's no accident when wealthy Charles falls for Jean. Jean is a con artist with her sights set on Charles' fortune. Matters complicate when Jean starts falling for her mark. When Charles suspects Jean is a gold digger, he dumps her. Jean, fixated on revenge and still pining for the millionaire, devises a plan to get back in Charles' life. With love and payback on her mind, she re-introduces herself to Charles, this time as an aristocrat named Lady Eve Sidwich.
Father of the Bride · 1950Father of the Bride
★ 7.01950
MovieComedyRomance
Proud father Stanley Banks remembers the day his daughter, Kay, got married. Starting when she announces her engagement through to the wedding itself, we learn of all the surprises and disasters along the way.
The Fastest Gun Alive · 1956The Fastest Gun Alive
★ 6.91956
MovieDramaWestern
Whenever it becomes known how good he is with guns, ex-gunman George and his wife Dora have to flee the town, in fear of all the gunmen who might want to challenge him. Unfortunately he again spills his secret when he's drunk. All citizens swear to keep his secret and support him to give up his guns forever -- but a boy tells the story to a gang of wanted criminals. Their leader threatens to burn down the whole town, if he doesn't duel him.
My Favorite Brunette · 1947My Favorite Brunette
★ 6.71947
MovieComedyMystery
Ronnie Jackson is a lowly baby photographer who secretly fantasizes about being a private detective. When a lovely baroness actually mistakes him for one and asks him to help locate her missing husband, Baron Montay, Ronnie finds himself agreeing. Several days later he is on death row whiling away the hours until his execution by recounting to a group of reporters the bizarre tale of how he ended up there.
This Gun for Hire · 1942This Gun for Hire
★ 7.01942
MovieCrimeThriller
Sadistic killer-for-hire Philip Raven becomes enraged when his latest job is paid off in marked bills. Vowing to track down his double-crossing boss, nightclub executive Gates, Raven sits beside Gates' lovely new employee, Ellen, on a train out of town. Although Ellen is engaged to marry the police lieutenant who's hunting down Raven, she decides to try and set the misguided hit man straight as he hides from the cops and plots his revenge.
The Wild Man of Borneo · 1941The Wild Man of Borneo
★ 6.71941
MovieComedyRomance
A medicine show man tries to con people into believing he's a legitimate stage actor.
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The Wild Man of Borneo · 1941The Wild Man of Borneo
★ 6.71941
MovieComedyRomance
A medicine show man tries to con people into believing he's a legitimate stage actor.
Little Lady Buying Soap (uncredited)
Made for Each Other · 1939Made for Each Other
★ 6.11939
MovieComedyDrama
A couple struggle to find happiness after a whirlwind courtship.
Hospital Cashier (uncredited)
Maybe It's Love · 1935Maybe It's Love
★ 7.01935
MovieRomanceComedy
Director William C. McGann's 1935 film stars Gloria Stuart and Ross Alexander as a young couple in love who face economic woes once they're wed.
Second Complaining Wife (uncredited)
Stranger on the Third Floor · 1940Stranger on the Third Floor
★ 6.51940
MovieCrimeDrama
Newspaper reporter Michael Ward plunges into a nightmare of guilt, fearing that his "evidence" has sentenced the wrong man to death.
Woman Wanting Seat at Lunch Counter (uncredited)
Man Wanted · 1932Man Wanted
★ 5.51932
MovieRomanceComedy
A female editor of a magazine falls in love with her male secretary.
New Secretary (Uncredited)
Thank Your Lucky Stars · 1943Thank Your Lucky Stars
★ 6.21943
MovieComedyMusic
An Eddie Cantor look-alike organizes an all-star show to help the war effort.
Assistant Chef (uncredited)
The Man Who Lived Twice · 1936The Man Who Lived Twice
★ 7.51936
MovieCrimeDrama
A hardened criminal is transformed into a responsible member of society after he undergoes plastic surgery.
Head Matron (uncredited)










